Radeon Pro W5700 vs RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell

AMD

Radeon Pro W5700

2019Core: 1243 MHzBoost: 1930 MHz

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NVIDIA

RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell

2025Core: 982 MHzBoost: 1957 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Radeon Pro W5700

2019

Why buy it

  • Costs $50 less on MSRP ($799 MSRP vs $849 MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • Weaker long-term outlook: RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
  • 192.9% higher power demand at 205W vs 70W.
  • 59.9% longer card at 267mm vs 167mm.

RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell

2025

Why buy it

  • 44.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 8 GB).
  • More future proof: Blackwell 2.0 on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
  • Draws 70W instead of 205W, a 135W reduction.
  • Measures 167mm instead of 267mm, a 100mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • 6.3% HIGHER MSRP
    $849 MSRPvs$799 MSRP

Quick Answers

So, is RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell better than Radeon Pro W5700?
Yes. RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 44.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 0.1% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 16 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2025 instead of 2019, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2019, more VRAM at 16 GB instead of 8 GB, the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling, and a 5nm process instead of 7nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
Radeon Pro W5700 is easier to justify on price alone at $799 MSRP, but RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell is still the stronger gaming card overall. RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell is about 6.3% more expensive on MSRP at $849 MSRP versus $799 MSRP, and you are getting 44.7% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (14,363 vs 14,380). Radeon Pro W5700 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. Go with RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell if you want the better experience; go with Radeon Pro W5700 if keeping cost down matters more than squeezing out the highest performance.
Is Radeon Pro W5700 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Radeon Pro W5700 is still a very good gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. Around $799 MSRP, it makes sense if you would rather save money than pay about 6.3% more for the extra performance. If you have more room in the budget, RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell is still the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetRadeon Pro W5700RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
1080p
low150 FPS181 FPS
medium132 FPS160 FPS
high113 FPS135 FPS
ultra95 FPS99 FPS
1440p
low127 FPS158 FPS
medium104 FPS133 FPS
high88 FPS99 FPS
ultra76 FPS72 FPS
4K
low74 FPS80 FPS
medium62 FPS68 FPS
high47 FPS49 FPS
ultra41 FPS44 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetRadeon Pro W5700RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
1080p
low226 FPS294 FPS
medium190 FPS255 FPS
high138 FPS211 FPS
ultra99 FPS170 FPS
1440p
low146 FPS212 FPS
medium122 FPS181 FPS
high93 FPS152 FPS
ultra67 FPS121 FPS
4K
low78 FPS99 FPS
medium66 FPS83 FPS
high54 FPS70 FPS
ultra39 FPS52 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetRadeon Pro W5700RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
1080p
low647 FPS646 FPS
medium518 FPS517 FPS
high431 FPS431 FPS
ultra324 FPS323 FPS
1440p
low485 FPS485 FPS
medium388 FPS388 FPS
high324 FPS323 FPS
ultra243 FPS242 FPS
4K
low324 FPS323 FPS
medium259 FPS259 FPS
high216 FPS215 FPS
ultra162 FPS162 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetRadeon Pro W5700RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
1080p
low332 FPS290 FPS
medium284 FPS247 FPS
high235 FPS203 FPS
ultra196 FPS177 FPS
1440p
low275 FPS229 FPS
medium236 FPS198 FPS
high181 FPS165 FPS
ultra146 FPS139 FPS
4K
low147 FPS139 FPS
medium116 FPS116 FPS
high101 FPS93 FPS
ultra84 FPS76 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro W5700 and RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell

AMD

Radeon Pro W5700

The Radeon Pro W5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 19 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1243 MHz to 1930 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 205W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,380 points. Launch price was $799.

NVIDIA

RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell

The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 11 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 982 MHz to 1957 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,363 points.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro W5700 scores 14,380 and the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell reaches 14,363 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro W5700 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 7 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon Pro W5700) vs 4,352 (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell). Raw compute: 8.893 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5700) vs 17.03 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell). Boost clocks: 1930 MHz vs 1957 MHz.

FeatureRadeon Pro W5700RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
G3D Mark Score
14,380
14,363
Architecture
RDNA 1.0
Blackwell 2.0
Process Node
7 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
2304
4352+89%
Compute (TFLOPS)
8.893 TFLOPS
17.03 TFLOPS+91%
Boost Clock
1930 MHz
1957 MHz+1%
ROPs
64
64
TMUs
144+6%
136
L2 Cache
4 MB
32 MB+700%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Pro W5700 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureRadeon Pro W5700RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
Upscaling Tech
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
AMD Anti-Lag
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Pro W5700 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell has 16 GB. The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Pro W5700) vs 32 MB (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell) — the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon Pro W5700RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
16 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
256-bit+100%
L2 Cache
4 MB
32 MB+700%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon Pro W5700) vs 12.0 (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

FeatureRadeon Pro W5700RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
DirectX
12.0
12.0
Vulkan
1.1
1.4+27%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
6+50%
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5700) vs 9th Gen NVENC (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs 6th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon Pro W5700) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell).

FeatureRadeon Pro W5700RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
Encoder
VCN 2.0
9th Gen NVENC
Decoder
VCN 2.0
6th Gen NVDEC
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro W5700 draws 205W versus the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell's 70W — a 98.2% difference. The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Pro W5700) vs 500W (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 167mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 70°C.

FeatureRadeon Pro W5700RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
TDP
205W
70W-66%
Recommended PSU
500W
500W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
267mm
167mm
Height
111mm
68mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
85°C
70°C-18%
Perf/Watt
70.1
205.2+193%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro W5700 launched at $799 MSRP, while the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell launched at $849. The Radeon Pro W5700 costs 5.9% less ($50 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 18.0 (Radeon Pro W5700) vs 16.9 (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell) — the Radeon Pro W5700 offers 6.5% better value. The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2019).

FeatureRadeon Pro W5700RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
MSRP
$799-6%
$849
Performance per Dollar
18.0+7%
16.9
Codename
Navi 10
GB206
Release
November 19 2019
August 11 2025
Ranking
#163
#165